comfy

adjective

com·​fy ˈkəm(p)-fē How to pronounce comfy (audio)
comfier; comfiest
Synonyms of comfy
: comfortable
a comfy sofa
a comfy routine

Examples of comfy in a Sentence

couldn't wait to return home and sleep in his own comfy bed customers are not likely to get too comfy in the restaurant's unforgiving chairs
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It’s made from organic cotton poplin and features an elastic waistband for a comfy fit on long travel days. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 Go comfy with a pair of sneakers that will give you the perfect amount of bounce in each step. India Roby, Glamour, 4 June 2026 Below, browse through summer wardrobe staples including flattering swimsuits, breezy palazzo pants, easy travel sets, wrinkle-free dresses, and comfy sandals. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026 The couple ditched their formal designer wedding attire for comfy casuals. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for comfy

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of comfy was in 1829

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“Comfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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